Sunrise by the Sea: An escapist, sun-filled summer read by the Sunday Times bestselling author

Another very enjoyable return to the little Cornish island of Mount Polbearne, where we catch up with regulars and meet new additions, in this case Marisa and Alexei. Marisa is trying to get past the death of her beloved Italian grandfather but really struggling with it. She is very depressed and barely able to leave the house, which is why she ends up on the island, hiding from the world and afraid of nearly everything. She is staying in a new holiday cottage, and her next-door neighbour is the new piano teacher on the island, Russian Alexei, who is also hiding out from a failed relationship. We also get to meet up again with Polly, Huckle, the twins, and the fabulous Neil the puffin again. Polly and Huckle are struggling with finances as Huckle's honey isn't doing well and the bakery is the only source of income for them. But help comes in the form of Marisa as, when there is a disaster and everyone pulls together, she forces herself out to help and during it gets talking to Polly about the fabulous ovens in her bakery, and a new cooking direction is taken helping everyone, Polly with the finances and Marisa with her self-esteem and courage. I loved the relationship Marisa formed with her grandmother over Skype, and the fact that they just left the connection on all the time and could see each other whenever they wanted! Her grandmother really helped Marisa, getting her back into her love of cooking. This book is all about people pulling together in times of need, and facing your fears and overcoming them in Marisa's case. As usual with Jenny Colgan, a really lovely read.

Jenny Coogan once again has written a beautiful book with empthay and human kindness and wonderful wonderful characters

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